RF Factor – Live at Arts Garage

RF Factor is a high-energy band that reimagines popular covers through a unique blend of pop, funk, jazz, latin, and R&B influences. Their signature sound is driven by a powerful four-horn frontline, dynamic rhythms, and crowd engaging performances that bring a fresh twist to familiar songs.The group combines tight musicianship with showmanship, creating performances that are both sophisticated and fun.

PERFORMER BIO:
RF (Ro)
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Ro was gifted her tenor sax at a young age by the late great James Moody (which she almost traded in for a “shiny” sax!). After moving to South Florida, she continued her studies with a degree in audio engineering. She quickly realized that being an audio engineer wasn’t the best fit for her, so she started pursuing performing. She has played with greats such as Jennifer Hudson, Camila Cabello, Vanessa Williams, and many others. When Ro is not performing, she is teaching audio production at HBCU Florida Memorial University.

Doug Michels
Born in Brooklyn but raised on Long Island, Doug started playing the trumpet at a young age and quickly excelled. He moved to Miami to continue his studies in music and became part of the salsa music scene playing with such greats as Celia Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Puente, and many others. This eventually led Doug to join Gloria Estefan and her band The Miami Sound Machine which he is still currently a member of. He can also be heard on many recordings from J-Lo to Flo-Rida, and many others. When not playing, Doug enjoys working on classic cars!

BAND MEMBERS:
RF- Bari and tenor saxophone; Bass clarinet
Doug Michels- trumpet
Kai Sanchez-bass guitar
Christian Davis- guitar
Pete Wallace- keyboard
Edwin Bonilla- percussion
Aaron Glueckauf- Drums
Jason Arkins- Alto saxophone and flutes
Allie Biancoviso- Trombone